Child Development & Family Studies

The goal of the Child Development & Family Studies Department at City College of

San Francisco is to provide a developmentally appropriate education for students,

families and children that reflects a commitment to high quality and a broad

understanding of how children learn and grow.

Programs

Go to Programs to find out more about:

Course, Certificate, Degree and Transfer Information

Careers with Children and Youth

Student Support Prgrams and Resources

Services, Child Care and Programs for Parents

Careers

Go to the Careers link for the information about career opportunities and placement centers.

Admission

Enrollment is open to all students interested in working with children or youth in early childhood, K-12 classrooms or school-age and youth programs. Click here for Admissions and Records.

Transferring to a Four-Year College

The AS Degree with a Major in Child Development allows students to earn a degree at CCSF that includes specialized courses in child development. A new AS-T degree is also available that is specifically designed for students interested in transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue further career goals. Students may continue coursework in child development, education, and related fields such as social work or counseling. Students may also continue to pursue an elementary, secondary or CTE teaching credential (required to teach in public K through 12 schools in California) or receive a BA or BS degree in a related field. Additional courses may be needed for future K-12 teachers.

Individuals interested in becoming early childhood professionals in a wide range of settings can receive career advising, CDEV permit assistance, certificate and degree support, career information and special programs at PDP. The resource & support center is designed to assist early childhood professionals by providing services that support graduation, transfer, job placement and career development in the field of child development and early childhood education. Call (415) 452-5605.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Child Care Spaces Available at JAD, Main Campus and Mission Child Development Centers!

Limited child care slots are available in the CCSF/CDEV Dept. Laboratory Schools. Priority given to income - eligible families attending CCSF PT or FT as students. Families must meet CDE income eligibility requirements and children need to be between 3-5 years old and potty trained. Please contact 415 561-1895 or Akiyo at amineo@ccsf.edu if interested!

METRO/CDEV PROGRAM ENROLLING for Spring 2015!

Students interested in joining the METRO cohort and transferring to SFSU should contact Anne Chan at alchan@ccsf.edu or call 415 452-5610.METRO students are eligible for English 92/93, can attend classes in the day and are just starting child development classes and are interested in careers with children. Join us! We can help you transfer and graduate!